1. to begin a journey or trip
Usage: often used with ‘on’ or ‘upon’
2. to start or begin something new, especially something important or challenging
Usage: typically used with ‘on’ or ‘upon’
3. to go aboard a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
Usage: nautical; transportation

Examples

• The passengers will embark at 9 AM.
• She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
• They embarked upon their cross-country adventure with great excitement.
• The cruise ship passengers began to embark after lunch.
• He embarked on his doctoral studies last fall.
• The family will embark on their European vacation next week.
• After graduation, she embarked upon a journey of self-discovery.